About us

Generating therapeutic solutions for the most difficult-to-treat diseases with globally underserved clinical needs

We are a cross-disciplinary centre that utilises the latest scientific and collaborative methodologies to create new drugs. Translational potential underscores everything we do; real-world health impact is our compass.

We champion researchers from all career levels in development initiatives, elevating their expertise to excel in their fields. The DDI suite of facilities sprawls throughout the University campus and beyond. Our researchers use the latest drug discovery technologies including 3D cellular models, AI platforms, and computer-aided drug-design, bolstering first-in-class projects.

Our people

Director

Manual Name : Professor Michael Kassiou

Manual Description : Academic Director, Centre for Drug Discovery Innovation

Manual Address :

Manual Addition Info Title :

Manual Addition Info Content :

Manual Type : profile

alt

Auto Type : contact

Auto Addition Title :

Auto Addition Content :

Auto Name : true

Auto Position : true

Auto Phone Number : false

Auto Mobile Number : true

Auto Email Address : true

Auto Address : false

UUID : M-KASSIOU2

The team provides agile strategic and operational support for DDI leadership and member network:

  • Dr Anna Renfrew, Executive Officer 
  • Rhiannon Louis, Project Officer & Executive Assistant 
  • Arefeh Mahali, Communications Officer

The group leads the centre in assessing the viability of collaborative projects, funding allocation and upholding researcher excellence: 

The Early Career Researchers (ECR)  Committee ensures this faction is well represented and supported in DDI actions and events:

  • Dr Jonathan Danon, School of Chemistry (Chair)
  • Dr Aster Pijning, Centenary Institute (Vice Chair)
  • Nick Lynch, School of Chemistry 
  • Eugene Lee, Kolling Institute 
  • Dr Bijay Dhungal, Centenary Institute 
  • Dr Anneliese Ashhurst, School of Medical Sciences 
  • Dr Alexander Dupuy, School of Biomedical Engineering
  • Dr Katriona Harrison, School of Pharmacy
  • Dr Sian Genoud, School of Medical Sciences
  • Dr Helen Zhao, School of Biomedical Engineering
  • Dr Sasha Maximova, School of Chemistry

Stay in touch